Faster Forward Coaching

The Faster Forward Business Success Coaching Program is a program focused on enabling businesses to “scale up” to a greater level of success by working with successful business owners from a great variety of fields.

Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northhumberland

Overview of the Faster Forward Coaching program:

The program connects you with the career-long knowledge and experience of a panel of volunteer coaches who are keen to serve as your advisors. They will share their expertise with you as they have owned or managed companies and have specific skills in areas such as marketing, finance, sales, strategic planning, human resources, and organizational management.

Benefits of the Faster Forward Coaching program:

Benefits of the program include:
To increase the retention/survival rate of participating businesses
To retain existing jobs and create new job
To strengthen working relationships with community partners in order to expand and improve services to small business
Program elements
Ongoing individual coaching sessions are held at your convenience
You are assigned a personal program coordinator who is your link to the program and coaches as needed
I-Plan: Planning & Prioritizing Workshop
Online Education
Micro growth grants

Eligibility criteria of the Faster Forward Coaching program:

Typically in business 6 months +
Ongoing , regular sales (approximate average $40,000 in yearly sales)
Proven business concept operating full time
Owner is self-motivated and looking to grow
Business is based in Northumberland County
Some exceptions may apply at discretion of Program Coordinator. Qualifying businesses can join the program for an administration fee of $199 +HST. Once approved, you will identify your top challenges and current business needs, to help us understand your requirements. As needed, you will be connected to the roster of volunteer coaches with the skills you are looking for.